What  Is Kajal?

A traditional kajal contains essential oils that soothe and cool the eyes. A kajal can be considered an eyeshadow for the waterline it highlights and intensifies the eyes. It can be applied in several ways based on the appearance and size of your eyes. Apart from cosmetic benefits, the medical benefits of Kajal are that it relaxes the eyes and, with natural ingredients like Jojoba oil, keeps them healthy. 

Kajal is a cosmetic product used for the eyes. Kajal is, in fact, the first cosmetic product that most women make use of to add beauty to the eyes. The use of kajal can be traced back to more than 5000 years when it was used for its beauty as well as medicinal benefits. Kajal was initially made at home from camphor, vegetable oil, and ghee. With time, kajal was produced commercially. Commercial kajal is made from several natural as well as chemical products. Lead is extensively used in the manufacturing of commercial kajal and, therefore, commercial kajal is considered to be harmful to the eyes. Lead not only damages the eye muscles but also affects eyesight. It is, therefore, advisable to use organic kajal or Ayurvedic kajal.

Why do we apply Kajal :
As the days are passing on some of the rituals and scientific customs are coming to an end and some of the customs are being carried out up to date. We should know the importance of these customs and traditions. Kajal application is also one of the oldest traditions which are being followed by us until now.

Why do ladies mainly apply to Kajal?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Kajal is said to be one of the sumangala dravyas. Ladies especially apply kajal for their ayidavatanam. If the sun's rays fall directly it harms our eyes. If we apply kajal it cools our eyes and helps to protect our eyes from the sun rays. We will get to know about the significance of kajal in Sravana Mangala vara vratham. The main reason for the application of kajal is a beauty! In this whole nature, only a man has a black eyeball encircled by a white part. This white part is called the sclera. Because of this white part only we will get to know the movement of our eyeballs and the feelings. If we apply black kajal around the sclera we can easily understand the feelings which the eye is speaking. Owing to this one for the traditional dances like Bharatanatyam the dancers apply kajal to their eyes sure.

The following are the benefits of organic kajal which keep the eyes healthy :

Rich in Vitamin E : 

Ayurvedic kajal made of pure castor oil is said to be very healthy for the eyes. Castor oil in its purest form is the richest form of vitamin E. It helps heal the eyes and makes the eyelashes thick and blacker. One of the main benefits of organic kajal is that it relieves the eyes from stress. It helps to get rid of the tiredness of the eyes and keeps the eyes healthy.

Anti-Bacterial : 

Copper which is used in making organic kajal is well-known for its healing properties and is considered a purifier. Copper helps keep the eyes free from external and any makeup infections. It also helps in strengthening and relaxing the lens and eye muscles. It, therefore, helps to improve eyesight.

Relaxes Irritated Eyes : 

Bronze and silver are usually used in making Ayurvedic kajal and are known for their regenerating properties. They also help in healing allergies of the eye. These work to relax the irritated and swollen blood vessels because of over-rubbing and thus help to improve the overall functioning of the eyes.

Cool Eyes : 

Camphor is the main ingredient of organic kajal. It helps in providing coolness to the eyes and gives the eyes relief from stress. It helps in subsiding minor eruptions in the eyes and thus promotes the health of the eyes.

Keeps Dark Circles Away : 

Ghee is another ingredient that is used in making Ayurvedic kajal. Ghee keeps dark circles away by relaxing them. It cleans the eyes of salt deposits from tears and removes minute makeup residue trapped under the upper and lower eyelids. Thus, the use of Ayurvedic kajalkeeps the eyes free from infections and keeps them clean.

How To Apply Kajal Correctly :

Prep Your Eyes :

Yes, your eyes require prepping even when it’s just the kajal that you’re applying. So clean them and make sure they are free of any excess dirt or oil. You can also dab on some concealer if you’ve got a case of dark circles. Not only will this prevent the kajal from smudging, but it will also make sure that it lasts longer than usual.

Start With Lower Waterline :

Now that your eyes are all ready, you can move ahead and grab that kajal stick. Start with your lower waterline and glide it effortlessly until the entire portion is covered.

Do The Upper Waterline :

Repeat the same steps with the upper waterline and you’re good to go! This would also make your eyes look bigger! You can even explore how to apply kajal for small eyes for extra tips!

Finish With Mascara :

Finish it off with a generous dab of mascara and you’re ready with an alluring set of doe eyes! Once you get the hang of it, there is no stopping you from looking your absolute best, so go ahead and glide that kajal pencil the right way!